If you print the PDF on colored paper and cut out the pieces, you'll have enough parts to make two bows. Or you can just freehand cut some pieces like I did originally; I folded my paper in half so that both sides of the bow would be symmetrical when I cut. Sort of like you do when cutting out paper hearts, you know?

Anyhow, whether you wing it or use the template, you'll need three parts for each bow: the band in the middle, the loops, and the tails.

Grab the two outer tabs on the "loops" piece, bend them to the center, and glue them down.

Layer the loops piece on top of the tails with a dot of glue, then wrap the band around the center and secure it in the back with a little more glue. All done!

I love these so much! Thank you for posting them, I hate buying bows! I featured this post on my blog if you'd like to check it out! http://littlebitsofeverythingqce.blogspot.com/2013/04/pinned-it-friday-rachel-edition_26.htmlHave a fun weekend!~Rachel

Thank you thank you thank you thank you!!!!!! I have been searching for this type of DIY and PDF everywhere!!!!!! This is incredible! I am SOO grateful you've shared this! You've made my Spring Cleaning Mood :D thank you

Thank you this is exactly what I was looking for. I may get round to buying a die for this for my Grand Calibur, however this is the template I did a search for and found you. I want to make all sizes so it will be very handy indeed.

I love these bows....and the tails can be rearranged to hang in a downward fashion like a traditional bow....it was super easy with your template! Thank You so much! Does anyone have a CRICUT compatible file for these? Ty xoxo